AVI Limited
A career opportunity exists for a Production Manager based at the Westmead Biscuit factory. We seek to attract a
Technical expert to take on the challenging role of Production Manager to lead and support the Production team in order to meet customer requirements and ensure that world class production and quality targets are achieved in the most cost effective manner. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of no less than 5 years in a leadership role in a production environment and be in possession of the relevant tertiary qualification. This role will report directly to the Manufacturing Manager.
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
To effectively empower and develop staff through goal setting and performance management in-order to enable them to contribute effectively and make the right decisions.
Ensuring high efficiency, excellent quality and low waste.
To ensure optimal production through effective liaison with all other support functions.
Manage and ensure cost effective labour usage in accordance with MANMAPS.
Analysing and resolving production history in order to minimize potential risk.
To ensure that operating specifications are in place and are achievable (correctly implemented).
To ensure the right talent are recruited and identified for development.
Implementation of the correct business strategies.
Effectively manage operational budget and cost effectiveness.
To ensure implementation and adherence to SHEQ; QMS and food safety.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production leadership role with in an FMCG environment overseeing baking plant/s
Experience working in a high-speed manufacturing environment required
Qualifications:
A relevant completed Food Technology Degree / B-Tech is essential as a minimum
Additional Requirements:
Good understanding and knowledge of baking processes and ingredient science including fats.
Basic understanding of Chocolate and Jam manufacturing
Hands on capabilities and skills in operating baking equipment is welcomed
Good Excel and data analysis skills including statistical analysis
Good written and numeracy skills
Passionate about Food Science and Technology, specifically Baking.
Excellent People Management skills
Understanding Process Flow
Good IR knowledge and skills
Good working knowledge of MS Office and Outlook
Good knowledge of SHEQ and Continuous Improvement
Safety and environmental exposure
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Experience in SAP Manufacturing & HR will be an added advantage.
Sound knowledge and understanding of WCM or TPM
Management Information Systems such as Wonderware or Shopware or SCADA
Exposure to AIB / GMP’s and FSSC systems
SOP’s; Work Instructions and OPL’s formalizing & training
Deadline:10th March,2026
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